Controversy
The song has gathered an amount of controversy after some fans started to sing alternative lyrics about the Pope and the Vatican City that are considered sectarian. In 1999 the then vice-chairman, Donald Findlay, had to stand down from his position and resign from the Rangers board after being filmed singing 'Follow Follow' (with these alternative lyrics) and 'The Sash'. He was eventually fined £3,500. In 2009, Linda Gillies was investigated by police after West Lothian council received an alleged sectarian complaint after her parrot was heard whistling 'Follow Follow', to the chagrin of some of her neighbours. The complaint was eventually dismissed by the council and no charges were brought against Gillies.
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